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kupoc-

Jun 23, 2016 @ 8:49am

Building on a tree platform

So, i might have missed something but how on earth do you build walls at the new tree platform? i can't get anything to snap on the platform, do i really need to line wall foundations at the outer rim to make walls ?

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Wendygoon

Jun 25, 2016 @ 9:00pm

Yeah, I came to the same conclusion, as far as the games concerened, the tree doesnt exist. Its just a hole. No matter, having to compartmentalize several rooms within the structure isnt so bad. It kinda feels less of a birdcage that way. (now theres an idea :D)

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Calvtastic has ARK: Survival Evolved

Jun 26, 2016 @ 12:56pm

bump

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Kraken:1

Jun 26, 2016 @ 12:58pm

They did it by being very good builders.

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Maireen

Jun 26, 2016 @ 1:00pm

start with normal foundations in the middle of each of the 12 sides then fill the rest and will end up like the shape of the platform itself

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Jax

Jun 26, 2016 @ 1:12pm

TUTORIAL! =D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_9qKATSN_A

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Erathanos

Jun 26, 2016 @ 1:20pm

Originally posted by Jax:
TUTORIAL! =D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_9qKATSN_A

Was just going to link this... ^^ this ^^ this ^^

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GarysMomsGrandma has ARK: Survival Evolved

Jun 26, 2016 @ 2:35pm

I made one similar but have walls going beneith the olatform and ceilings to the tree trunk...making it completley covered. :)

#52

Bazooka Joe has ARK: Survival Evolved

Jun 27, 2016 @ 12:14am

Thanks i some glad someone figured it out I normally find these things out but i just was so confused about how i could do it so thanks man

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Myst?c

Jun 27, 2016 @ 12:18am

just note that teh people that build perfectly are probably those that build mansions on minecraft that look amazing

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Mike Rubik has ARK: Survival Evolved

Jun 28, 2016 @ 6:41am

For the PVE players I've figured out how to align it with the wooden platforms and wooden building components. Because wooden treeshouses are the only proper looking tree houses. :)

The platforms snap to the trees at certain heights only and 7 walls apart, Trees next to each other probably wont be at the same height.
The platform can collide with terrain or other trees.

Put a bunch of screenshots on my profile. will do a better guide later with clearer pics showing each step, these were pulled out of a heap of screenies while I was messing around working it out.

Use this step in the platform and the foundation legs to get the foundation square, edge back and forth and turn slightly so you get all three legs appearing and vanishing out of the front of that lip at the same time.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=712645963

Now without moving the mouse, use WASD to align centrally on the metal bracket, then move forward until the trunk obstructs placement.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=712646824

Briefly tap the S until you can JUST place the foundation.
Now snap another THREE to that foundation extending straight out from the trunk. I've placed FOUR more in this picture, don't place the last one overhanging the outside.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=712647542
Demolish the TWO closest to the trunk. Leaving two foundations remaining out in the middle of the segment. We have to demolish these because they get in the way and "grab" the in-between segments we need to place later and snap them wrong.

Repeat for all 6 sides with the brackets.

Now you've had some practice repeat for the 6 sides in between the brackets. It's pretty tricky to get it dead center without the bracket but with a wide FOV you can look at the edges of your monitor where angled lines of the platform enter the screen, if it's symmetrical you're in the middle.
Place another three foundations for the non bracket segments so you have lines of 4.
Replace the two inner foundations which were deleted for the six bracket segments.

Now place one foundation on each side of the outer ends of your row of 4 so you have T shapes. Test alignment with some wooden walls or window frames, they should be very close. This was my first try.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=712649560

If you arent happy with the alignment demolish the segment and try again.

Now fill in the foundations working from the outside in, You can snap to the sides of the T and the foundations will overlap a bit, but it will leave a few triangular holes like this. If you move around and jump while standing over the hole you can fill it in, with some care you can align the planks with one of the neighbouring foundations (not like I did here)
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=712648656

End result of the floor looks a little bit janky but not too bad, and it's flat with no gaps.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=712649133

Final alignment of the outside.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=712649893

Wider shot, doesnt look too bad, Sun behind it to show the misalignment in the worst possible light.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=712670206

Last edited by Mike Rubik; Jun 28, 2016 @ 6:46am

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